OUR HISTORY

COOMA DANCE Co. is a new community based non-profit dance school which opened in 2004.

 The school offers dance and performing arts classes for all ages under the guidance of Principal, LISA BROOKS. 

Lisa is a qualified teacher with the British Ballet Organization, dancing under their banner since the age of 3. In recent years she has choreographed a number of performances for other dance studios, but now, with the support of instructors, Mugdha Bokil, Lisa Fernance, Dannielle Simpson and Carolyn Ewart, Lisa is confident their combined experience and talent will ensure that Cooma Dance Co. can offer something for both male and female students of all ages interested in learning dance. No previous dance experience is necessary.  

Lisa’s vision for Cooma Dance Co is for the students to learn to dance through the world renowned BBO Syllabus and have fun doing it. Whilst Lisa is happy to offer students performance and examination opportunities she says that this will not be compulsory.

COOMA DANCE Co. is happy for anyone in the community to enrol for any of the classes, especially those with an interest in musical theatre. Being the Monaro’s first community-owned, non-profit dance and performing art’s incorporated organization, all fees and monies raised go towards the development of students to allow them every opportunity to become strong and professional performers.

CAROLYN EWART - DRAMA

Carolyn teaches weekly drama classes for all ages. She believes that drama can help a child’s self-confidence and, with her knowledge and expertise, is positive her students will achieve this. Carolyn is known throughout the community for her creative support to many organizations and her drama classes are an important part of the new Cooma Dance Co.

LISA FERNANCE - BALLET
Former Member of the R.A.D. Executive Panel
R.A.D Teachers Diploma "Classical"
Licentiate Member of the F.A.T.D "Tap & Modern"
Member of the F.A.T.D Executive Panel for 6 years
Qualified Adjudicator
Choreographed "Journey to the Olympics" Lisa was Principal of the Rogerson Ballet & Dance Academy at Oatley for 10 years. She is now a Freelance Teacher, Expert in all Facets of Dance. She has adjudicated at Kempsey Eisteddfod, Merwell, Grafton, Swansea, Cowra, Warringah, Wollongong Springs Dance, South Pacific Theatre Dance Championships, Royal South Street Competitions Redlands (Bris), S.A. Dance Competitions, Launceston Dance Festival, Cowra Eisteddfod.
 

JAN ASKELL – SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

Jan can be contacted on 6452 6129 for all information about the school.

Classes are held weekly in St Andrews Uniting Church Hall in Soho Street, Cooma.

We look forward to welcoming new students to the school in 2008.